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George H Furman

July 2, 1939 — February 14, 2023

SPARTA--Funeral services for Mr. George H Furman, age 83 of Sparta, will be held Friday, February 17th at 1 pm at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cookeville City Cemetery. Rev. Rob Wheeler will officiate.


His family will receive friends Friday from 11 am until service time at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be held Friday at 12:30 pm at the funeral home.


With the passing of George H Furman, there is an end to the old Long Island accent. There is also an end to a lifelong NRA member and the last of the Bull Moose Republicans. It should also be noted, he had a special love for eating raw clams.


George died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, peacefully at his residence.


He was born July 2, 1939, in Bayshore, NY to the late George C. Furman and Marion Murray Furman.


George worked in real estate and insurance his entire life. He enjoyed working and time spent on his farm. He served as a Trustee with the Manor of St. George while living in New York. He was a proud Mason and was a longtime member of the Cookeville Masonic Lodge #266 F&AM.


He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judith "Judy" Whitson Furman; sons, George C. (Tiffany Anderson) Furman and Andrew (Dorota) Furman; grandchildren, Morgan Furman and Mia and Lola Furman; a sister, Gail Moore of Rutland, Vermont, and by a brother, Joel (Cheryl) Furman of Bellport, NY.


Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.


Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to the charity of your choice.


Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share memories and condolences at www.hhhfunerals.com.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, February 17, 2023

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home

59 North Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

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Service

Friday, February 17, 2023

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home

59 North Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

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